TI Desktop
Over 80 voices, the remote mode seamlessly integrates the TI into your sequencer ( like a plug in!),audio & midi interface, 129 parallel effects, remote mode turns TI into a universal remote for VST/AU plug-ins & external synths, 2560 sound patches.
VIRUS TI KEYBOARD
Totally integrated synthesizer 80 voice polyphony
61 semi weighted keys
WaveTable and HyperSaw
Emulated Mini Moog™ Filter
NEW!
61 semi weighted keys
WaveTable and HyperSaw
Emulated Mini Moog™ Filter
NEW!
VIRUS TI PØLAR
Totally integrated synthesizer
80 voice polyphony
37 keys action keyboard
WaveTable and HyperSaw
Emulated Mini Moog™ Filter
NEW!
80 voice polyphony
37 keys action keyboard
WaveTable and HyperSaw
Emulated Mini Moog™ Filter
NEW!
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Virus TI Snow Specifications
Oscillators
Three main oscillators and one sub oscillator per voice. A main oscillator can comprise of various oscillator types including the classic virtual analog oscillators (saw, variable pulse, sine, triangle, 62 spectral waves with several FM modes) and hypersaw (a multi saw-tooth oscillator with up to 9 stacked oscillators, 9 sub oscillators and sync oscillator at the same time). Wavetable oscillators with 100 multi-index wavetables, feature variable resolution and optional pulse-width-modulation. Graintable oscillators apply granular synthesis techniques for independent control of pitch and formants to warp a waveform beyond recognition. Formant oscillators sound like running a signal through a massive, modulatable filterbank with hundreds of resonant bands being morphed by the wavetable index.
Filters
Two fully independent filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandstop) with an optional saturation mode located in between filter blocks. The saturation module can add one of several distortions and lo-fi effects or an additional low/high pass filter. Optional self-resonating Moog cascade filter with circuit overloads simulation and 1-4 poles.
Modulation
Two-dimensional modulation matrix with six slots (1 source and 3 modulation targets each). Every feasible parameter can be modulated in realtime. Three LFOs with additional hardwired destination along with one user-definable slot. Two lightning-fast, multi-stage envelopes (ADSTR) - LFOs can be used as ramp generators as well.
Effects
The FX section has independent delay and reverb per patch (even in multi mode), along with multiple distortion/lo-fi algorithms, phaser, chorus/flanger, analog boost, ring modulator, 3-band EQ plus a global vocoder. There is no difference between single and multi modes - patches sound exactly the same.
Arpeggiator
Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern featuring 32 programmable steps (length and velocity can be adjusted per step) along with global control for swing/shuffle timing and one for note lengths. Pretty much every parameter including the pattern itself, the amount of octaves and many more can be controlled using the modulation matrix. In addition there are 64 preset patterns as a starting point.
I/O
2 outputs (@ +4dB), backed by 192 Khz/24 bit D/A convertors, with optional soft-limiting. Two inputs with 24-bit A/D. MIDI in and out. USB is used for MIDI and audio transmission (adding 3 additional stereo outputs) and works at 12Mb/s.
Surround sound output
Every part can be panned dynamically between two stereo outputs for quadraphonic effects.
Enclosure
Winter-white finish, white LED and display, wood rail beneath the front panel.
Hardware Controls
6 knobs, 21 buttons, 18 LEDs.
Polyphony
Between 10 to 50 voices*, depending on the complexity of the patch.
*Estimates are based on single mode - performance results may vary in multi mode.
Multi Mode
Multi programs can have independent embedded singles, without the links to single banks required by most synths. This provides freedom from breaking other programs.
Memory
512 RAM and 512 ROM patches, 64 embedded multi patches, 4 part in multi mode.
Smooth parameter changes
Adaptive control-smoothing provides parameter changes with no zippering artifacts. With knob quantize, a clock ratio is selected and parameter changes are updated at specified intervals only. The result is sample-and-hold parameter movements, evocative of sequencer sounds.
Total Integration
Total Integration is our proprietary technology, which seamlessly links any Virus TI model and a computer to create a unified system consisting of a powerful hardware synth and a virtual instrument plug-in, which not only controls the Virus TI but also receives audio from it, in order to allow post-processing right inside your computer. This way you get the best of both worlds: your Virus TI will calculate all the voices and effects and therefore makes the CPU of your computer available for other tasks. Since it is driven by the Virus Control plug-in, the timing (unlike normal MIDI and USB-MIDI timing) will be sample-accurate, and all sound data will be saved with the song or project. Virus Control also offers sophisticated editing capabilities, along with an easy-to-use librarian page to keep track of all your Virus TI patches.
The Virus TI's analogue input and outputs can double as an audio interface, the MIDI sockets can double as a MIDI interface.
Total Integration is certified for the following hosts: Apple Logic 8, Steinberg Cubase 4, Ableton Live 7, Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4, Cakewalk Sonar 7, ImageLine FL Studio 7.
Oscillators
Three main oscillators and one sub oscillator per voice. A main oscillator can comprise of various oscillator types including the classic virtual analog oscillators (saw, variable pulse, sine, triangle, 62 spectral waves with several FM modes) and hypersaw (a multi saw-tooth oscillator with up to 9 stacked oscillators, 9 sub oscillators and sync oscillator at the same time). Wavetable oscillators with 100 multi-index wavetables, feature variable resolution and optional pulse-width-modulation. Graintable oscillators apply granular synthesis techniques for independent control of pitch and formants to warp a waveform beyond recognition. Formant oscillators sound like running a signal through a massive, modulatable filterbank with hundreds of resonant bands being morphed by the wavetable index.
Filters
Two fully independent filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandstop) with an optional saturation mode located in between filter blocks. The saturation module can add one of several distortions and lo-fi effects or an additional low/high pass filter. Optional self-resonating Moog cascade filter with circuit overloads simulation and 1-4 poles.
Modulation
Two-dimensional modulation matrix with six slots (1 source and 3 modulation targets each). Every feasible parameter can be modulated in realtime. Three LFOs with additional hardwired destination along with one user-definable slot. Two lightning-fast, multi-stage envelopes (ADSTR) - LFOs can be used as ramp generators as well.
Effects
The FX section has independent delay and reverb per patch (even in multi mode), along with multiple distortion/lo-fi algorithms, phaser, chorus/flanger, analog boost, ring modulator, 3-band EQ plus a global vocoder. There is no difference between single and multi modes - patches sound exactly the same.
Arpeggiator
Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern featuring 32 programmable steps (length and velocity can be adjusted per step) along with global control for swing/shuffle timing and one for note lengths. Pretty much every parameter including the pattern itself, the amount of octaves and many more can be controlled using the modulation matrix. In addition there are 64 preset patterns as a starting point.
I/O
2 outputs (@ +4dB), backed by 192 Khz/24 bit D/A convertors, with optional soft-limiting. Two inputs with 24-bit A/D. MIDI in and out. USB is used for MIDI and audio transmission (adding 3 additional stereo outputs) and works at 12Mb/s.
Surround sound output
Every part can be panned dynamically between two stereo outputs for quadraphonic effects.
Enclosure
Winter-white finish, white LED and display, wood rail beneath the front panel.
Hardware Controls
6 knobs, 21 buttons, 18 LEDs.
Polyphony
Between 10 to 50 voices*, depending on the complexity of the patch.
*Estimates are based on single mode - performance results may vary in multi mode.
Multi Mode
Multi programs can have independent embedded singles, without the links to single banks required by most synths. This provides freedom from breaking other programs.
Memory
512 RAM and 512 ROM patches, 64 embedded multi patches, 4 part in multi mode.
Smooth parameter changes
Adaptive control-smoothing provides parameter changes with no zippering artifacts. With knob quantize, a clock ratio is selected and parameter changes are updated at specified intervals only. The result is sample-and-hold parameter movements, evocative of sequencer sounds.
Total Integration
Total Integration is our proprietary technology, which seamlessly links any Virus TI model and a computer to create a unified system consisting of a powerful hardware synth and a virtual instrument plug-in, which not only controls the Virus TI but also receives audio from it, in order to allow post-processing right inside your computer. This way you get the best of both worlds: your Virus TI will calculate all the voices and effects and therefore makes the CPU of your computer available for other tasks. Since it is driven by the Virus Control plug-in, the timing (unlike normal MIDI and USB-MIDI timing) will be sample-accurate, and all sound data will be saved with the song or project. Virus Control also offers sophisticated editing capabilities, along with an easy-to-use librarian page to keep track of all your Virus TI patches.
The Virus TI's analogue input and outputs can double as an audio interface, the MIDI sockets can double as a MIDI interface.
Total Integration is certified for the following hosts: Apple Logic 8, Steinberg Cubase 4, Ableton Live 7, Digidesign Pro Tools 7.4, Cakewalk Sonar 7, ImageLine FL Studio 7.
